f I wrote this a year or so ago I would have given it five stars but that was back when they had…read moregood food and the best staff that were fun and friendly. We went back every week for those reasons. Now, I wish I had McDs instead. I made the mistake of having the Mac n cheese which has somehow gotten worse than my last attempt a few months ago. And the "strip loin" that I had every Thursday for over a year is now a slab of grizzle with meat so tough I couldn't get through it with the steak knife. What little I did shave off wasn't chewable. The staff was unsurprised that my meal was inedible and gave me what I was told was their policy of 50% off. Weird that they'd have such a policy but here we are. I guess the days of great ambience, service, and food are well over here. Time to find a new fave elsewhere.

Great food drink service and atmosphere. Menu has great options - truffle oil mushroom pizza is my…read morefave. The wallaby and Scotch fillets don't disappoint either. Great sharing plates as well!

Delicious food and coffee. Hip restaurant with a stylish menu and friendly staff…read moreDuring the day the pastries and breads are amazing.

Great food. Albeit at a PRICE…read more not for the faint of heart wait till the bill arrives!! Clean comfortable cafe out in Miramar. Service is ok....slow clearing away dishes bringing water refills so imho.... At this price point.... needs to he lifted up a tad. We four diners chose breakfast and lunch MAINS, all were lovely see the pics. Each had a fresh coffee came to over a hundy $. Dear for a one course brekky and a single coffee each, innit? Recommended if your budget allows..... If $ no object go for it.... Delicious fresh made on premises bread / food. With the service sorted it IS a 5 star experience.

I dropped in for brunch. The staff were pleasant and friendly, the food looked nice, the coffee was…read moregood, but I left after my coffee. There is a smokers' courtyard at the rear through an open door, and I could barely breathe for all the second hand smoke blowing through. There are so many great options for coffee in Wellington, that this one is best avoided.

Consistently great coffee and good quality fresh food. Best coffee in Kilbirnie. Seating inside as…read morewell as courtyard. Family run business

I wish I could go back everyday until I try everything on the menu...then keep going back once I…read morepick my favorite dish. The atmosphere alone; with bathrooms funky surprises, tables with awesome posters, and random memorabilia around the space creates so much fun! I explored all over, and got to meet the local cat who hangs out. With the view across the street, they probably didn't need to do anything and the place would be amazing, but they really add to the beach/water feel. The staff is super friendly, welcoming our tour group with open arms (granted they knew our tour guide really well), but we got a breathtaking window view, and the kindest treatment. We got milkshakes (chocolate banana and coffee) they tasted so fresh, like they handpicked bananas and shaved in gourmet chocolate; like they poured in iced coffee. So yummy I slurped every drop. For a meal I got the scorch-o-rama breakfast; so much meat! and the Wellington special brown sauce gave it a good tangy taste. The mushrooms were grilled to yum 10/10, I wanted to ask for more. My husband got the Arnold Chowder with large chunks of seafood. So fresh it was as if they left and caught them while we barely waited. (True this and the milkshakes didn't pair that well on our tummies later, but worth it!)

An iconic cafe on the beach spectacular on a sunny day sitting outside overlooking the sand and…read moresea. But equally good warm inside on a wild day watching the waves. Good food both counter and menu. Great coffee

Great cafe to stop for brekkie or a cuppa in the Lyall Bay area with retro decor! They are open 7…read moredays a week and located on the second level up the stairs of the Maranui SLSC building. Get here early on the weekends or there will be a queue to get a table. The customer service and food are both really good, so I actually went here a couple of days in a row when I was visiting. They also have nice views overlooking the bay.

I regularly go here once a week , absolutely love it . Food is great , place is clean , all staff…read moreare lovely and helpful . Best cafe in the Wellington area without a doubt .

Floriditas was a place I found on google reviews when traveling to New Zealand. It looked delicious…read morefor brunch so we arrived on a weekday morning and were seated properly. When checking out the menu I ordered the green smoothie and the French toast. When our food arrived, they actually brought out a different dish however I told them I ordered the French toast they were extremely apologetic. It seemed to be a little of language barrier with accents. The French toast was delicious- it was warm and comforting, the topping was crunchy but strawberry mousse was smooth. We went up the pay and the man apologized again and removed my Smoothie from the bill. Highly recommend! Sweet people and friendly atmosphere.

Great brunch stop on Cuba Street with coffees, scrambled eggs on toast and smoked fish hash with…read morelime crema. Visiting from the US and we really enjoyed this stop while shopping and walking the area.

Beautiful location to watch a jet take off while pulling on a long black or pint. Busy bee hive…read morewith a coffee corner and dining room in constant motion. We were there on a gorgeous day with 40km views. On to the food. Your your normal breaky all day menu with Benedict's, bacon, beans and burgers. We had the Montreal with smoked salmon and it was brilliant. Oozing bright yellow yolk shows the chook lived on a farm not a cage. Spouse loved the bread crumbed fish as a nice change from the normal beer batter. So easy food, fun aviation location and a nice break before your flight.

TL;DR The wait times are long but overall it's worth it…read more This is a reasonably priced cafe, that is not just in the vicinity but also the overall ballpark and feel of the more established Maranui Cafe. This child friendly venue is a common choice for families looking for a brunch location close to the beach. The menu is diverse enough, ranging from egg dishes to burgers and salads. Having beer and cider on tap is very appreciated on a hot summer day. The outdoor seating should be avoided on a windy day, mostly because sand should not be the main ingredient in any dish... The coffee was much better than I expected and came quicker than the beer. The desert selection was quite generous, too, and it helped wrap up a great outing. The only real complaint has nothing to do with the venue itself: it takes a while to be seated because of the popularity of this stylish Wellington Cafe.

Excellent coffee and an awesome spinach and cheese pinwheel…read more Funky cafe that offers excellent menu and counter options. At night they have a varied menu with lots of yummy things. 3 separate small shops joined up which means it can be both intimate as well as good for groups. A real local treasure that had been going strong for years.

From the outside the cafe looks like it would be good however, when you walk in, you don't get…read moregreeted, the inexperienced staff look at you and don't say anything...not a good start. I stay and eat. The food was ok but not the 4+ star food I was expecting. I ordered Potato & Bacon Hash from the menu. It could have been a great dish. The weakness was with the potatoes - they were under seasoned, they were days old from the fridge and barely heated through. Also, a couple came in and sat at a table. They weren't greeted or acknowledged. They sat for a while (no menus, no water) and then left after 5 minutes . Was I the only one who noticed?!? Wait staff eventually cleared my table, asked if I'd like coffee, which I politely declined. Then left me to work out that I needed to go to the counter and pay. Bummer!

Great food in a lovely setting inside a garden center and the staff were great. We hade an orange…read morealmond cake, salmon Benedict and a gluten-free portobello halloumi stack hash with a side of grilled tomato and an avocado salad. Everything was great and they have vegan, keto and gluten free options.

Always a great meal and excellent coffee too. Set in the garden centre with funky art chairs. Great…read morespace for all ages. Excellent counter food and menu options. Can be a bit noisy when full.

I enjoyed lunch at this eatery near my office. It's within the Press Hall - a broad, open and quite…read morenoisy food hall on Willis Street. The staff were very helpful to guide me through the best options for my taste and dietary requirements. I chose the Earth Bowl, but not the slow egg. I had a plain poached egg. It was served very nicely with generous rocket, some roasted cauliflower, broccoli, zucchini and carrot. It would have had hummus but I swapped that out for basil oil. It was a nice lunch. I'd come again as the things other diners had liked great too.

I've been so many times and loved every experience. The food and juices are always fresh and…read moredelicious. The coffee is excellent and you can't beat the view and the service. The staff had been very friendly and kind every time I've been, even during the busy lunch rush.